Vintage Cocoon Tripod Floor Lamp with Brass Accents, 1960s
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Linkebeek, BE
The shade, reminiscent of George Nelson's 'bubble lamp', was created using a special technology called 'spray-on fibreglass coating', a technique inspired by the silkworm.
Metal, Brass
George Nelson, Pear Bubble Pendant, Steel, Spray Plastic, USA, 1950s
By George Nelson
Located in High Point, NC
An early spray plastic and steel pendant light, model "Pear Bubble" designed by George Nelson and produced by Howard Miller, Zeeland, Michigan, USA, c. 1950s.
Steel
George Nelson, Saucer Bubble Pendant, Steel, Spray Plastic, USA, 1950s
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in High Point, NC
An early spray plastic and steel pendant light, model "Saucer Bubble" designed by George Nelson and produced by Howard Miller, Zeeland, Michigan, USA, c. 1950s.
Steel
George Nelson, Ball Bubble Pendant, Steel, Spray Plastic, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An early spray plastic and steel pendant light, model "Ball Bubble" designed by George Nelson and produced by Howard Miller, Zeeland, Michigan, USA, c. 1950s.
Steel
George Nelson, Pear Bubble Pendant, Steel, Spray Plastic, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An early spray plastic and steel pendant light, model "Pear Bubble" designed by George Nelson and produced by Howard Miller, Zeeland, Michigan, USA, c. 1950s.
Steel
$760 / item
Tom Dixon 'Soft' Large Round Pendant
By Tom Dixon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An array of circles comprise a welded steel frame that is sprayed in a cocoon of diffusing material in the style of iconic George Nelson bubble lamps. The shade is made of thermopla...
Steel, Other
Tom Dixon 'Soft' Round Pendant Light, Steel Frame, 17.7-Inch
By Tom Dixon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Thirty-two circles comprise a welded steel frame that is sprayed in a cocoon of diffusing material in the style of iconic George Nelson bubble lamps. The shade is made of thermoplas...
Steel, Other
1950s Tripod Bubble Floor Lamp on Tripod Base
Located in New York, NY
1950s iron frame tripod floor lamp with bubble Nelson like shade in all original condition.
Iron
Rare George Nelson Bubble Lamp
By George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very rare George Nelson bubble lamp. This lamp has been restored by Madernica with a new membrane and internal string
George Nelson Bubble lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Nelson Bubble table lamp manufactured by Herman Miller Sprayed fiberglass and metal 17"h
George Nelson Bubble Lamp for Howard Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
George Nelson Bubble Lamp for Howard Miller This George Nelson bubble lamp is in mint condition.
Nickel
George Nelson Bubble Floor Lamps
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Atlanta, GA
George nelson bubble floor lamps, American, circa 2000s.
Metal
Sold
H 14 in W 11 in D 11 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern George Nelson Bubble Table Lamp on Tripod Base
By George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern George Nelson Bubble Table Lamp on Tripod Base This mid century modern George Nelson Bubble lamp will add a touch of softness and luminosity to you interi...
Metal
George Nelson Bubble Lamp
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Howard Miller bubble lamp by George Nelson. This iconic lamp is composed of a steel wire frame covered in a textured paper shade.
George Nelson Bubble Lamp
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An original H-725 bubble lamp (now referred to as “Ball Pendant” variant) designed by George Nelson for Howard Miller in 1947.
Steel
George Nelson Bubble Table Lamp
By George Nelson
Located in Barcelona, ES
Bubble table lamp designed by George Nelson in 1947-50, USA.
Steel
Monumental George Nelson Bubble Pendant Lamp
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Not in current production! Designed by George Nelson, very early production, retains original Howard Miller bubble light fixture label, beautiful warm patina when lite, shows definit...
Metal
George Nelson Bubble Table Lamp by Modernica
By George Nelson
Located in Dallas, TX
Inspiration struck, and by the next night, Nelson had designed his first Bubble Lamp (1952) by spinning a skeleton of steel wires on a turntable and shooting it with translucent plas...
Metal
George Nelson "Bubble Lamp", USA circa 1952
By George Nelson
Located in Culver City, CA
USA, 1952 George Nelson & Associates for Howard Miller Clock Company. Sprayed fiberglass over metal frame with steel braces. 26”dia x 11”h Ref. L5278 $ 3,200
Steel
Sold
H 14.5 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in
Rare Early Vintage Production George Nelson Bubble Lamp "Bell" Howard Miller
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Amazing original early production suspension Bubble Lamp designed by George Nelson , manufactured by Howard Miller Clock Co..This one coined "Bell".Wonderful original condition.Purch...
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 14 in W 16 in D 16 in
Rare Early Vintage Production George Nelson Bubble Lamp "Roll" Howard Miller
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Amazing original early production suspension Bubble Lamp designed by George Nelson , manufactured by Howard Miller Clock Co..This one coined "Roll".Wonderful original condition.Purch...
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 15 in W 14 in D 14 in
Rare early vintage production George Nelson Bubble lamp "Lantern" Howard Miller
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Amazing original early production suspension Bubble Lamp designed by George Nelson , manufactured by Howard Miller Clock Co..This one coined "Lantern".Wonderful original condition.Pu...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Mid Century Modern George Nelson Floor Bubble Lamp
By George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern George Nelson Floor Bubble Lamp This mid century modern George Nelson Bubble Lamp will add a touch of softness and luminosity to you interior.
Metal
Vintage Mid Century Modern George Nelson Ball Pendant Bubble Lamp
By George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern George Nelson Ball Pendant Bubble Lamp This mid century modern George Nelson Bubble Lamp will add a touch of softness and luminosity to you interior.
Metal
1950s Style of George Nelson Cigar Bubble Floor Lamp Vintage Modern
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Midcentury bubble cigar floor lamp Vintage style of Herman Miller George Nelson bubble floor lamp cigar style Mid-Century Modern Unmarked Measures: 63 Tall x 12 diameter Preowne...
Metal
1950's Original Early Nelson Pear Bubble Pendant Lamp by Howard Miller
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful rare shape early production Pear shape , George Nelson Bubble Hanging Lamp circa 1950's nice patina original condition no tears original label needs to be hardwired , we ...
Metal
Scarce early/ original George Nelson Hanging "Cigar Bubble Lamp -
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
.Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Bubble light will add a touch of softness and luminosity to any interior!
Metal
Sold
H 14 in W 13 in D 13 in
Mid Century Bubble Lamp Ball Tripod Stand by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Bubble Lamp Ball with Tripod Stand by George Nelson for Herman Miller The MCM George Nelson Bubble Lamp will add a touch of softness and luminosity to yo...
Steel
Vintage Mid Century Modern George Nelson Cigar Tripod Bubble Lamp
By George Nelson
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
This Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Bubble light will add a touch of softness and luminosity to any interior!
Metal
George Nelson for Howard Miller Bell Pendant Bubble Lamp
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Culver City, CA
Designed in the 1950s this is one of the rarer George Nelson bubble lamp forms, the bell. This bell shaped pendant still retains its original Howard Miller labels, original patinated...
Brass
George Nelson Ball Bubble Pendant Lamp by Modernica, USA
By George Nelson
Located in San Carlos, CA
George Nelson designed the Bubble Lamp series in 1947, and the collection remains part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art, New York.
Aluminum
Pair of Italian Table Lamps Imported by Raymor
By Raymor
Located in Kansas City, MO
Walnut tripod bases with webbing over wire shades much like a George Nelson bubble lamp.
Wire
Pair of Gatto Table Lamps by Castiglioni
Located in New York, NY
Similar in intent to the more famous Nelson bubble lamps, the Gatto has a formed wire frame resembling a hot air ballon.
Metal
Mid-century space age ufo cocoon saucer hanging pendant lamp 1960s
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Zaandam, NL
Gorgeous cocoon hanging pendant also very reminiscent of George Nelson's bubble saucer. Often attributed to Achille Castiglioni but probably by Goldkant Leuchten Germany.
Brass
Mid-Century Bubble Lamp by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a Mid-Century bubble hanging fixture by George Nelson for Howard Miller.
Aluminum
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